Gartner: debunking five artificial intelligence misconceptions

Well, these days, the answer depends on who you ask. For some, it means computers have finally achieved, just like us, general intelligence; what Ray Kurzweil would call the "singularity". But, with AI technology making its way into the real world of business, it is crucial that business and IT leaders fully understand how AI can create value for their business and where its limitations lie. As Alexander Linden, research vice president at Gartner, said: "AI technologies can only deliver value if they are part of the organisation's strategy and used in the right way." As such, Gartner has identified five common myths and misconceptions about AI.